Relying on Professionals When Buying Commercial Real Estate
Would you rely on an amateur if you needed surgery? What about hiring an inexperienced dentist to perform a root canal? The same should be asked if you are purchasing commercial real estate. Don’t ignore the professionals when you are about…
QE3’s Impact on Orlando’s Commercial Real Estate Market
In an effort to jump-start the ailing American economy, the Federal Reserve announced its third round of quantitative easing (QE3) in mid-September. Two of the main measures of QE3 consist of the Fed's purchase of mortgage-backed securities…
The Appraisal is Scheduled – What’s Next?
Purchasing commercial real estate is an investment worth venturing if the buyer is knowledgeable about the product and the processes involved. Knowing what to expect with regards to the commercial real estate appraisal is a significant element…

New FHFA Rules Likely to Boost Property Loans
At the start of the new year, Jan 1, 2013, lenders will have more incentive to make loans available to consumers who want to purchase property. New guidelines announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will limit banks’ risk exposure…
Three Methods of Appraising Commercial Real Estate
Appraising commercial real estate may seem like simple process from most business owners’ perspectives. The appraiser comes to the property, looks around, takes a few notes, and comes up with a value for the piece of real estate. But that’s…
The Different Report Types Used For Commercial Real Estate Appraisals
Many users of commercial real estate appraisals are confused about what to order when they need an appraisal for their commercial property. Just to let you know how it works, there are three report formats used by commercial appraisers, including…
The Job of a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
Understanding the ins and outs of Orlando commercial real estate appraisals is often complicated, especially since so many assume it’s just like appraising residential properties. Of course, it’s a very different process and can involve…
How Does a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Determine an Accurate Market Value? Key Methods Defined
In commercial real estate, it is common to determine a “price per square foot” when evaluating commercial property, but there is more to the valuation process than a simple formula. Very simply put, the purpose of the commercial real estate…
What You Need To Know About Appraising Commercial Real Estate
A commercial real estate appraisal, while similar in some respects to a residential real estate appraisal, really employs a very different application when using the three valuation models, including the Sales Comparison Approach, the Cost…
10 Must-Knows About Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
Small business owners may find the process of a commercial property appraisal to be a confusing process. Whether you need an appraisal for financing, buying or selling a business property, an Orlando Florida MAI commercial real estate appraiser…
Key Segments of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
Just like any profession, a commercial real estate appraiser has his or her own style and methods for performing their job. In order to ensure the appraisal report you have received is thorough however, there are several elements a quality…
Real Estate Tax Assessments and Tax Appeals
More real estate tax appeals are headed to trial. More cases are being litigated. It’s a trend, and it’s costing you, the taxpayer, and your municipalities, more money. Why is this happening? State governments desperate to fund municipal…
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- Choosing the Right Commercial Appraiser
- Commercial Appraisal Report Format Changes For 2014
- Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Estate Settlement
- Establishing and Reporting A Value within the Sales Comparison Approach
- Estimating Capitalization Rates – Part III
- Extraordinary Considerations When Appraising a Commercial Condominium
- Florida State Homes Article
- From Analytics to Zoning – 3 Tips to Help You Understand Commercial Real Estate
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- Key Segments of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal
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- Low Property Values Not Appraisers’ Fault
- Manufactured Homes In Commercial Real Estate Appraisals: Personal or Real Property?
- New FHFA Rules Likely to Boost Property Loans


